• The Sheepshead family

  • Resting dragonfly

  • Black-capped chickadee

  • Tundra swan gathering



FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Looking for a snack finished second in the contest "PAINT what you want contest?"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Wading sandhill cranes finished second in the contest "Ah, Nature"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Split rock lighthouse won the contest "Coastal water"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Macro water lily won the site sponsored contest "Close Up Photos"
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    This prize is deserved.
    Your work is impressive!! -
    avmurray: Congratulations Allan ! Well deserved, -
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations on your win with the serene scene. Fine work, well deserved. Glena -
    allanoak: Thank you all, greatly appreciated. -
    helvi2: Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!! -
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations artist Allan, on your "up-close" win. Fine work indeed! Glena -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Ageratum finished third in the contest "Flower Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Duo surfers finished second in the contest "Action Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: When pigs fly finished third in the contest "Creative sculptures"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Hamilton lake finished second in the contest "Alphabet letter H for ART "


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Yellow rose finished third in the contest "Flowers Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Playing a street piano finished second in the contest "Summer Photograph"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! A beautiful spotted skimmer won the site sponsored contest "Insect Photograpy"
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations on your win with the beautiful insect entry. Fine work. -
    Glena Jessee-King: Congratulations on your win with the beautiful insect entry. Fine work. -
    ElliR: Beautiful ! Congrats ! -
    allanoak: Thanks much, I appreciate your support! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This prize is well deserved. Your photo mis excellent! :o) -
    helvi2: Awesome capture! Congratulations! -
    allanoak: Thank you all, it was an honor and I appreciate your support! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Canoeing the Boundary Waters finished second in the contest "Landscape - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Eye Iris finished third in the contest "Macro - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A lovely lily won the contest "Flowers - Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Snow capped peaks finished second in the contest "The Color White - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Bridges of Madison County finished third in the contest "Made of Wood"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: The still of the night won the contest "Lights and Shadows - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Turnstone looking for a meal finished third in the contest "Nature Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Frozen in place finished third in the contest "Leaf(ves) Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Water falling everywhere finished third in the contest "Conceptual Creative Collages"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Milky way at midnight finished second in the contest "The Night - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: The flash before the bang finished third in the contest "I Can Almost Hear It Art Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: The sun's proxy finished second in the contest "Flowers Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Nature's canvas finished second in the contest "Colors In Nature - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Fall along the Mississippi finished second in the contest "Fall colors in the nature"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Nature shines won the site sponsored contest "Flower Photography"
    ElliR: Congratulations!! Very well deserved ! -
    JirinaInspire: Congratulations , so delicate and nice to view rose bloom! -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!! :o)
    This is indeed an impressive photo!
    The prize is well deserved! -
    allanoak: Thanks all for your wonderful support!! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Making charcoal finished second in the contest "Anything that shows Flames or Fire"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: California poppy art finished third in the contest "Flower Art Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Hmong at the Arboretum won the contest "Photographing the photographer"
    avmurray: Congratulations Allan ! Well deserved. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Water flow under the bridge finished second in the contest "Frames - Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Aspen reflections finished third in the contest "Landscape - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A high rise finished second in the contest "Unexpected Angles Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Landing at a nest site won the contest "Takeoffs and Landings - Photo"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: yellow lady slipper finished third in the contest "Color Yellow Photo Contest"
    Sange: :)
    Congratulations Allan! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Majesty finished third in the contest "Nature Art Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A red spotted spider won the contest "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: grumpy cat won the contest "Make me smile"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Howling at the full moon finished third in the contest "I Can Almost Hear It Art Contest"
    Sange: Congratulations Allan ;) -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Flight across the night skies won the contest "The Night - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Aurora Borealis on a blue sky finished second in the contest "The Color Blue - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: 3,000 BC finished third in the contest "A different culture"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Spring lilacs finished second in the contest "Flower Photos"
    avmurray: Congratulations Allan. Well deserved. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Goldeneye on a mission finished third in the contest "One Bird in the Water"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Steamboats on the Mississippi won the contest "Outdoor murals"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz finished third in the contest "Outdoor sculpture"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Reflections of a water lily won the contest "Reflections"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: From the camera's perspective finished third in the contest "Unexpected Angles Photography"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Park lights in the fog finished second in the contest "Lights at Night - all art forms"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Well past sundown finished second in the contest "Sunrise or Sunset"
    Sange: Congratulations Allan!
    Gorgeous capture! -
    iPhone7: Congratulations on a Beautiful photo Allan ~ Steve -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Busy as a ...... won the contest "Purple and yellow color"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Isle of Capri walkway finished second in the contest "Man Touched Landscape Photos"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Morning flight finished third in the contest "Birds - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Choreographed dive team finished second in the contest "Birds - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Hope Candle finished second in the contest "Candles - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Peace finished second in the contest "The Color Green - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A sea of whales finished third in the contest "Everything Abstract Art & Photo"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A bridge to the City won the contest "The Night - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Recognized Artist for December 2020!
    allanoak: Wow, what an honor this is! First timer. -
    MKFlood: hey allan about time!! you should have gotten this a long time ago! wink..congratulations!(standing clapping and cheering) wooooooohooooooooo!! -
    allanoak: Thanks all, appreciate your comments! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Fall waterfall finished third in the contest "Flowing Water Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! 12 spotted skimmer won the site sponsored contest "Bug Photo Contest"
    avmurray: Congratulations Allan ! Well deserved. -
    allanoak: Thanks much, greatly appreciated! -
    Jodi Kay: Congratulations! Excellent work! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A September rose finished third in the contest "A rose"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Naples on Mars won the contest "Double exposure"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A surreal moon rising finished second in the contest "Alphabet letter S"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Fall colors at Jay Cooke park won the site sponsored contest "Landscape Photography"
    avmurray: Congratulations Allan ! Indeed well deserved for this beautiful photo.

    :)Annie -
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    The prize is well deserved! :o) -
    allanoak: Thanks all, I appreciate your comments a lot.
    I had hoped for the best when I went on this shoot on a foggy, rather miserable day. -
    Shadow catcher: Congratulations,I love the foggy look of this beautiful falls with those spectacular outcropping of rocks surrounded by churning water! :) LeeAnn -
    allanoak: Thanks Shadow catcher and Lucas for your comments! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Rain drops on a red rose finished second in the contest "The Color Red - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Spider plant in the rain won the site sponsored contest "Outdoor Photography"
    cleo85: Congratulations!!!
    This honor is well deserved. :o) -
    allanoak: Thanks all, greatly appreciated! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Nine Mile Creek won the contest "Flowing Water Photography (a)"
    allanoak: Thanks Brian for your confidence, and your vote! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: iPad to the rescue finished second in the contest "Staying home"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Tide rolling under Golden Gate finished second in the contest "Bridge Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Purple passion finished third in the contest "SELECTIVE COLOR"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Mist at sunrise finished second in the contest "Mist or fog"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: The backside of a .... finished third in the contest "What is it?"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Disappearing beach chairs finished second in the contest "Converging lines"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: One in a million finished second in the contest "Macro - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Aspen yellow finished third in the contest "Color Yellow Art Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Backlit foxtail finished second in the contest "Backlight"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Summer icicle finished second in the contest "What's that?"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Water under the bridge finished second in the contest "Rivers, streams or creeks"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Pastel Iris finished second in the contest "Flower Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Color me orange finished third in the contest "Analogous colors"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Yellow and purple finished third in the contest "Complementary colors"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A frilled Red Tulip finished third in the contest "The Color Red"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! A burst of beauty won the site sponsored contest "Flower Photography"
    Malmax: Congratulations Allan! -
    allanoak: Thanks Malmax, flower contests are hard to win as so many good images are always submitted, quite an honor! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Monochromatic majesty finished second in the contest "Black and White Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A backlit hybiscus finished third in the contest "Light Photography Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Naples twilight won the site sponsored contest "Seascape Photo"
    Donna Ruiz: Congratulations on your win. A lovely shot! -
    allanoak: Thank you very much Donna. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Metal cast shadows won the contest "Little But BIG Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: An American Kestrel finished third in the contest "Wildlife Photo Contest"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A bridge just far enough finished third in the contest "All lit up"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Whooooo, me? won the contest "Birds-in black and white"
    iPhone7: Good show! Big Congrats ~ Steve -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Downtown Minneapolis finished second in the contest "The Night - Photography (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Dragon fly on a blade of grass finished third in the contest "Macro Photos"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Barista art finished second in the contest "Java (coffee)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: It's the sky! finished second in the contest "Sunrise or Sunset"
    Sange: I LOVE this shot Allan! Congrats! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: 1957 Chevy Bel Air finished second in the contest "Back to the 50's"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Low tide won the site sponsored contest "Seascape Photo"
    allanoak: Thanks much Charles, I appreciate you feedback. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Rhododendrons finished third in the contest "Color Photography"
    nature rules: Congratulations Allan!! A beautiful capture and much deserved of a win! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Origami in the garden finished third in the contest "Photo of Sculpture"
    allanoak: Thanks much Becky!! Someday I hope to post the life size buffalo origami sculpture. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Tranquility base finished third in the contest "Serenity-nature"
    nature rules: Congratulations on your contest, Allan! Really enjoyed your entry!! A deserved win! -
    Envision: Congratulations! I thought this was a beautiful entry. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Orange cruise lines won the contest ""Poster" It"
    Envision: Congratulations on your win! Yours was such a creative entry! -
    Sange: Congratulations Allan!
    Earned my vote!
    It was too clever!!
    -
    allanoak: Thanks all, that was a fun one to work on. :) -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Light progression won the site sponsored contest "Light Photography Contest"
    nature rules: YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!! I knew this one was special! Congratulations, Allan! MUCH deserved win! Time to share a cyber "Cheers" with you! :D -
    allanoak: Thanks so much Becky, time to share a cyber glass of wine also!! -
    iPhone7: Congratulations Allan. Great photo and a deserved winner. -
    allanoak: Thanks iPhone7 for your message. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Icicles finished third in the contest "The Color Blue - Photography (a)"
    Linda Engel: It was a really neat effect. great photo. Well done. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Pure Nature finished second in the contest "Action/Reaction "


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! One of 25,000 won the site sponsored contest "Flower Photo Contest"
    Snopaw: Congratulations Allan!! Great capture, love the lines :) -
    allanoak: Thanks much Shirley, I appreciate your post. -
    Jo Calderbank : A lovely image great camera technique. Congratulations. -
    allanoak: Thanks Jo for the congrats, I appreciate that! 😊 -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Man vs nature finished second in the contest "Man Impacted Landscape - Photo (a)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A shell, near and far finished second in the contest "Near/Far"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Beauty even in death finished second in the contest "Color Photography"
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulation🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🌻🌻🌻🌻🌺 -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Braided for strength won the site sponsored contest "Macro Photos"
    nature rules: WONDERFUL!!!! Congratulations! A much deserved win! :D -
    allanoak: Thanks Becky, a surprise for sure this am. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Walking to the Duomo won the contest "Urbanism Photography (a)"
    nature rules: Congratulations Allan!!!! A much deserved win! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Christmas tree, sans tree finished third in the contest "Circle(s)"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Cavatappi pasta won the contest "All things pasta"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: California Tom won the contest "Turkey(s)"
    nature rules: Congratulations Mr. Oak!~ great contest and excellent entry! Much deserved win. -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Camouflaged shadow finished third in the contest "Human shadow"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Congratulations! Bursting at the seam won the site sponsored contest "Garden Photo Contest"
    allanoak: Thanks, I guess cabbage was s good subject in 2017! I won a member contest with another cabg image also. -
    nature rules: Congratulations Allan!!! A much deserved win! You have had a great run with contest entries! And this caps it! :D -
    allanoak: Thanks all for the great support!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Below the Golden Gate bridge won the contest "Framework"
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratualtion🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 -
    nature rules: Much Congratulations!! And much deserved win!! Loved it! -
    fotogran: Congratulations! A beautiful image! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: A tribute to American veterans finished second in the contest "Negative space"
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulations 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Sixteen feet of scary won the contest "Scarecrows "
    Yogendra R Modak: Congratulation🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌻🌻🌻🌻🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌸🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 -
    allanoak: Thanks Becky and Yogendra! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Sunset over the Otter Tail won the contest "Mirror Image"
    Malmax: Congratulations on First place! -
    nature rules: Congratulations Allan! I missed this one!! Awesome!!!! -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: First Snow Slalom finished third in the contest "The Color White - Art"


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Grace in nature won the contest "Dragonflies"
    nature rules: Congratulations Allan!!! A well deserved win!~! -
    Sange: This was my favorite Allan!
    Congratulations!! :) -
    Malmax: Congratulations! Had my vote -


FanArtReview wrote to allanoak: Stacked monarchs won the contest "Just Two Butterflies"